The panel discussed the impact of the upcoming U.S. elections, pressures on U.S. immigration and outsourcing, perception of jobs and insecurity, political pressures and the proposed H1B cap performance system legislation, 50/50 employer obligations like recruitment and non-displacement attestations, third party placement, three-tier wager system for H1-B’s and L1 and the expanded employer liability. The event was attended by many member organizations.